N + 에서

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Noun + 에서 : This grammar pattern is always used in conjunction with an action verb and attached to a noun. This pattern has two usages:

  1. Used to indicate the place where an action occurs. The meaning is like in or at in English.
  2. Used to indicate a starting point, point of departure or source.


Sentence Examples

Examples for: indicating the place where an action takes place
Korean English Comment Sentence Style
서울에서 태어났어요. I was born in Seoul Location: Seoul
Action:Being born
Polite informal
식당에서 점심을 먹었어요. I ate lunch at the restaurant Location: Restaurant
Action:Eating
Polite informal
방에서 텔레비전을 봐요. I watch TV in my room. Location: My room
Action:Watching
Polite informal
나는 도서관에서 공부를 해요. I study in the library. Location: Library
Action:Studying
Polite informal
극장에서 영화를 봅니다. I see a movie at the theater. Location: Theater
Action:Seeing
Polite informal


Examples for: indicating a starting point point of departure or source
Korean English Comment Style
나는 미국에서 왔어요. I came from America. Polite informal
사무실에서 연락이 왔어요. I got a message from the office. Polite informal
철수는 부산에서 왔어요. Chul Su came form Busan. Polite informal
중국에서 전화가 왔어요. It called from China. Polite informal
서울에서 손님이 왔어요. I have a guest from Seoul. Polite informal

Usage Exceptions

  • Example


See Also

http://youtu.be/CQUDu5EytB4


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